The Effects of Highways on Guanaco Movement in Patagonia
Research Questions:
How do highways impact guanacos’ movement?
Do guanacos respond differently to roads with varying traffic volumes?
Hypothesis and Predictions
I hypothesize that guanaco movement will be impacted by the highway and that guanancos will avoid crossing roads with high traffic.
- Guanacos are less likely to cross the highway
- Guanacos will be more likely to cross at night since they are more active
- Female guanacos will be less likely to cross the highway since they often have chulengos (baby guanacos)
Study Area
Differences in Road Crossings by Road Type
Note: Guanaco data spans from October 2019 through November 2021.